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Pub. Date
2021.
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English
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"The coronavirus disease COVID-19 emerged in November 2019. By March 2020, cities all around the world closed schools, offices, restaurants, and other public spaces deemed "non-essential" in an attempt to contain the fast-spreading virus. People struggled to follow government orders, stay indoors, and limit contact with others. But the virus that caused one of the world's deadliest pandemics eventually killed over two million people worldwide. This...
3) Paradox
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2013.
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English
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"When Ava finds herself on a desolate alien planet with no memory of her past, she must survive and discover her mission to save the Earth from a fearsome virus"--Provided by publisher.
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Pub. Date
2021.
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English
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"Where do viruses come from? Why do they make us sick? And how can we prevent them from spreading? The Secret Life of Viruses is full of all the amazing and fascinating facts you should know about the millions of viruses all around us! Young readers will learn about how viruses spread, how our bodies fight them, the history of viruses in the world, and much more. By teaching readers about the science behind this timely topic and offering context for...
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[2008]
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English
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"A discussion of major types of natural disasters, including descriptions of some of the most destructive; explanations of these phenomena, what causes them, and where they occur; and information about how to prepare for and survive these forces of nature. Features include an activity, glossary, list of resources, and index"--Provided by publisher.
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Pub. Date
2021.
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English
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Publisher Annotation: Pandemics have swept around the world for centuries, and now Covid-19 is the scary new kid in town, a real bully and a threat to the health, happiness, and livelihoods of people from every nation. Kids need real science information about the virus that has kept them away from school, kept their parents away from work, and may even have harmed or killed people they know and love. And they want information about how to deal with...
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Pub. Date
2019.
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English
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The discovery of a vaccine for polio in the 1950s has prevented millions of cases of this severe paralyzing disease. The Discovery of the Polio Vaccine examines this historic advance from multiple perspectives, including those of Jonas Salk, Albert Sabin, and modern organizations working to wipe out polio once and for all.
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Pub. Date
[2021]
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English
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This perfectly revolting --- and perfectly timely! --- introduction to germs from award-winning comedy writer Edward Kay will turn any kid into a master of microbes!Children get up close and personal with germs (ew!) in this entertaining, thoroughly researched exploration of the science and history of these tiny, ubiquitous creatures. Heavy on the gross factor to keep readers engaged, the book covers what germs are, how we get sick, how the human...
13) I'm a virus!
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Pub. Date
[2022]
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English
Description
"In friendly, simple text, the most "common" virus, rhino virus (the common cold) explains how viruses work and spread to young children"--
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Pub. Date
2024.
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English
Description
Key Selling Points Covers STEM topics, including the history, biology, evolution and effects of viruses and vaccine development. The book discusses misinformation, mental biases and how to think critically about information found online (or elsewhere). It challenges young readers to think about social and ethical responsibility when it comes to vaccination, and their responsibilities as individuals and members of a larger community. COVID-19 and the...
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